Julia Creek
Dates: 29/05/2026 to 30/05/2026
Celebrate the 30th year of the iconic Dirt n Dust Festival in Julia Creek — a true Outback experience filled with country hospitality, entertainment and unforgettable moments. Set in the heart of Outback Queensland, this legendary weekend blends rodeo thrills, country racing and live music with the warm welcome Julia Creek is known for.
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Longreach & Winton
Dates: 19/05/2026 to 24/05/2026
The Festival of Outback Opera delivers a series of outdoor concerts in iconic locations set on a backdrop of sublime sunsets and scenery like never encountered before. Frock up for the Gala or join the pub for a casual singalong. Gather under the stars for Dark Sky Serenade or enjoy an afternoon of beautiful voices and delicious local food at the Long Lunch.
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Mungindi is gearing up for Round Two of the Border Battle – where Queensland pride meets New South Wales loyalty.
Head down to McKinkay Races to experience a real outback race meet!
This three-day, family-friendly camping festival offers the ultimate Outback adventure in the heart of Queensland.
One of the most iconic events in North West QLD. Rodeo, Campdraft and Gymkhana action!
This event for 2025 has been cancelled.
This event for 2025 has been cancelled.
Come along to the Jundah Race Course, Jundah Race Course Road in Jundah Queensland, Australia for an unforgettable day of camel racing!
An interactive day designed to provide job opportunities, showcase industry product and discover what Cloncurry has to offer.
Polocrosse carnival held at the Bollon showgrounds with entertainment to follow. Camping available with showers and toilets.
Experience the excitement of the Bedourie Camel and Pig Races this July!
A fun filled day out where you are sure to be entertained. Don't miss the main event - the fire truck pull. Massive cent sale
An exciting snap shot into the rural lifestyle and the ultimate event for young horses in Australia.
An authentic, iconic, outback Queensland cattle drive, droving 2000 head of cattle from Longreach to Roma in Queensland, covering 775 kilometres over 87 days.
The Yowah Opal Festival is an annual event held each July in the town of Yowah, Queensland.
Biloela, the "Land of the White Cockatoo", will be abuzz with the sound of engines whirring, the clatter of horses hooves, the puffs of steam
Contact Visitors Information Centre Thargomindah on 07-46218095 if your require assistance with your bookings.
The Isisford Fishing Competition, where the fish are jumping, the campfires are crackling, and the laughter is as plentiful as the fish in the river.
The Drovers Camp Festival is a unique outback flavoured festival. Come to yarn with the old drovers and hear their amazing stories.
This is an annual competition open to all communities wanting to compete in a social Rugby Union competition in Hughenden, North Queensland.
This is an opportunity to taste some local cooking, support the Lions Club and purchase some handmade pottery.
The Mount Isa Mines Rodeo is where the romance of the Australian Outback meets the grit of a mining town, and man meets beast.
Save the date for the Quilpie Sporting Clay's Club inaugural annual Carnival.
This much-loved annual event brings the community together to showcase the best of country life.
The Stonehenge Rodeo, Bronco Branding and Gymkhana is an action packed family weekend at the small country town of Stonehenge, located between Longreach and Jundah.